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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.49, 511.69 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.49, 511.69 and 249.76 is: 374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.49 : 511.69 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.49/511.69 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.49x = 511.69 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.49x = 127,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,799.69/341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.24

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